To dergage: Keep in mind that for an e36 in this condition you’ll need a MINIMUM 5k to restore it to “OK” condition. Every single piece of rubber/bushing under that car is long overdue for immediate replacement, no question. Shocks & springs the whole nine. Then there’s steering fluid and oil leaks in plain sight. Oh, not to mention all the rust areas.

For an e36 the sub-frame ripping from the body along with corroded frame welds like the e46 isn’t an issue. It’s the mainly the rear lower control arm pocket welds/bushings and some of the rear shock mounts tend to rip out.

To the Seller: Some how/some way you might want to ask someone there close to you (brother, sister, Dad, cousin, computer nerd friend) to help you post multiple videos. Heck, try utilizing YouTube. This isn’t looking promising at all..

To the seller: In reference to the front passenger floor picture. Do you have the correct fitting floor carpet cover? The carpet shown is a complete mis-match for that side. On the floor carpet cover, what is that white object on the carpet? Lastly, the transmission tunnel carpeting looks to have some sort of dried liquid pouring down it’s side. Care to explain? No one here is trying to talk down to you but these are reasonable concerns/questions that your potential bidders would like to hear some sort of feedback on.

I’m not even going to ask about providing a walk-around/start up video. Carry on

To the seller: As I very recently mentioned to the sellers of the Silver E46 M3 & Black E36 M3. Neither of those auctions made reserve. Of course you don’t have a reserve, got it. Start-up/walk around video’s for these particular cars are absolutely vital for confident and successful bidding. Videos will also greatly reduce redundant questions that potential bidders will bug you about. Please, please and more please provide said videos along with undercarriage footage. Please…

U.S. version e36 M3’s only come stock with steel lower control arms (lca). I do believe other foreign market e36’s came factory fitted with aluminum lca’s. E36 M3’s have an OEM aftermarket aluminum lca (lower control arm) available for a crazy amount of money vs. the stock steel arms. The aluminum lca was originally fitted to the e30 M3 but would also bolt right onto the e36. As the steel lca has replaceable bushings/bolts the only 1 pound lighter aluminum lca did not. The softer aluminum lca has a finite lifespan & it’s highly recommended to replace the entire arm when the bushings are worn.

I’ve only seen the adjustable steering column once on an e36 M3 and that was at the dealership many years ago. Surprisingly it’s almost a silly/wasted option being that it adjusts only about 1 inch max. up or down. There is no telescopic adjustment to speak of.

Most of folks have no idea that all e36’s have a teeny-tiny bulb in the headlight switch which of course illuminates that switch with amber color at night. Replacing the bulb is super easy but it’s is so tiny and burns out so quick no one bothers to ever replace it.

To The Seller: Some quick pointers as to why your auction is moving slow. (1) It is absolutely necessary for ALL e36/e46 models to at least have well lit pics of the undercarriage while on a lift. Not the aimless pics of just laying on your back with the car jacked up on the ground then pointing aimlessly under the car. (2) I’ll state the obvious. These cars are old. A short start-up/walk around video (not pictures) in direct sunlight & with the lights on will answer many of the potential bidders questions/concerns. This video will also reduce many redundant questions. Just last week & through the entire weekend a seller with a silver e46 M3 was practically begged by potential bidders to do these things. The seller stubbornly ignored the bidders (your money) requests and that car never made the reserve. I’ll leave it at that.

For this particular model it is known by pretty much everyone to develop various weld and rear sub-frame failures. Not only on e46 M3’s but also other model e46’s have a tendency to literally rip themselves apart from the rear undercarriage. It is imperative to have this car on a lift then post clear photos and/or videos of the undercarriage condition. A short walk-around/start up video would also be a welcome addition.

I’ve owned and daily driven three E36’s, 95′ 318 ti, ’95 & 99′ M3 2/5 speeds. Power steering leakage is extremely common from the p/s reservoir connection and NOT the steering rack connection. It’s a relatively easy fix but most don’t perform the maintenance because of the awkward & tight positioning of those components. There is also a tiny rubber “guibo” within the steering shaft that never, ever gets replaced because of its location. You will 100% absolutely know when your power steering reservoir is low on fluid because while spinning your steering wheel left to right your power steering pump will bellow out a very low “groan”, like some sort of a blue whale. It’s a totally distinct sound and it’s the sound of your wallet when it’s about to get violated (burned out p/s pump) …

To The Seller: You know the drill so I may as well get this out of the way early. This auction is in NEED of a short walk-around/start up video/videos. Plus, I’ll bet you that the light switch bulb isn’t working. It’s the tiniest, cheapest but easiest bulb to change in the car…